How to travel from Maastricht to Utrecht, Netherlands

The distance between Maastricht and Utrecht is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Maastricht to Utrecht by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Utrecht.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maastricht and Utrecht

There are several options for getting from Maastricht to Utrecht by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Maastricht and Utrecht is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Maastricht and Utrecht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maastricht to Utrecht is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Maastricht and Utrecht, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maastricht and Utrecht. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Maastricht and Utrecht with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Maastricht and Utrecht. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Maastricht and Utrecht. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maastricht to Utrecht. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Utrecht is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Utrecht. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Maastricht and Utrecht. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maastricht to Utrecht is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maastricht and Utrecht

Transport options from Maastricht to Utrecht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€26($26)
hourly178km (111 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€28($28)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Utrecht

The following major airports near Utrecht offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Utrecht
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Utrecht
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Utrecht